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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.33, 549.88 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.33, 549.88 and 250.94 is: 346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.33 : 549.88 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.33/549.88 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.33x = 549.88 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.33x = 137,987.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,987.63/398.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.42

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